Obituaries
Pansy Marie Watson
Apr 24, 2021
Pansy Marie Watson, age 96, of Miamisburg, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 24, 2021. Marie was born in Monterey, TN on January 16, 1925 to the late Homer & Mabel Essary. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Watson; daughter, Linda Vest; and 5 brothers and sisters. Marie...
Lawrence R. Hurley
Apr 24, 2021
Lawrence "Ray" Hurley, age 75, of Dayton, passed away on April 24, 2021. He was born in Chillicothe, OH, on August 24, 1945, the son of the late Lewis and Elsie Hurley. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Johnny Hurley; brothers, Arnett, Ted, Bob and Bill Hurley; sisters, Violet Cook, Marcella Cook, Hazel Kinnison and Judy Duncan;...
Debra Kay Slone
Apr 24, 2021
Debra Kay Slone, age 53 of New Carlisle, passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born May 19, 1967 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of Richard Keller and Billie Jean Abdon.She is preceded in death by her husband of 27 years, Wendell Dean Slone and her father, Richard Keller.Debra is survived by her two sons,...
Gary Lee Dennison
Apr 24, 2021
Gary L. Dennison, 65, of Middletown, Ohio passed away on April 24, 2021. He was born in Springfield, OH on December 29, 1955 to Kenneth and Mary (McCarty) Dennison.He loved bass fishing, music, and family. He was a talented drum player and vocalist, often singing along with his brother Ken during family celebrations.Gary was preceded in death by his father,...
Genesis Kristina Vazquez
Apr 24, 2021
Genesis Kristina Vazquez, age 19 of Kettering, passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Kettering Medical Center. She was born September 21, 2001 in Sanford, Florida. She is preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Albert Vazquez.Genesis is survived by her loving parents, Rebecca and Kyle Stansell and Adam and Alex Vazquez; siblings, Christopher, Izzy and Logan; uncles and aunts,...
Wilford G. Shields
Apr 23, 2021
Wilford G. "Willie" Shields, 91, a longtime resident of West Union, WV departed this life on Friday, April 23, 2021 in Dayton, OH. He was born in Shirley, WV on January 5, 1930, a son of the late Harvey Gail and Ruby Ruth MainShields.He married Setsuko "Rosie" Yoshimura Shields on February 4, 1957 in Chiba, Japan. They were married for...
Robert L. Chappell
Apr 23, 2021
Robert Lewis Chappell was born January 27, 1935, to the late Sherman and Marie Chappell in Montgomery County, Alabama. He was affectionately known as "Bob."He was united in holy matrimony to Aldonia Curry, March 27, 1956. They were blessed with two sons, Robert Lewis Jr., and Kip Carlos.Bob graduated from Dunbar High School in Ramer, Alabama, and attended Philander Smith...
Kimberly R. Jordan
Apr 23, 2021
Kimberly "Kim" Jordan, age 53 of Beavercreek, Ohio passed away April 23, 2021. She was born July 29, 1967 in Dayton, Ohio daughter of Charles and Sue Spencer.Kim was a loving daughter, beloved sister, favorite aunt, and friend. She was an animal lover who at one point was caring for 21 dogs. She also had a passion for Pink Flamingos....
Patricia Ann Fink
Apr 22, 2021
Patricia Ann Fink, 79, of Poplarville, Mississippi, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021 in the Blueberry Hill Personal Care Home, Poplarville.Mrs. Fink was born May 31, 1941 in Dayton, Ohio. She was a devoted military wife, homemaker, and an accomplished seamstress. She will be sorely missed by her family and friends.She is preceded in death by her parents, Rufus...
Devyn Phillip Dixon
Apr 22, 2021
Devyn Phillip "Dreads" Dixon, age 23, of Dayton, passed away on April 22, 2021. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, on April 12, 1998, the son of Olivia Key and the late John Dixon, Sr. He was preceded in death by his father John Dixon, Sr.; his grandfather, Phillip Key; and his cousin, Greg Strine. Devyn is survived by his...
Robert A. Rowe
Apr 22, 2021
Robert A. Rowe, passed away April 22, 2021, age 54, in Murphy, NC of Covid. He was born November 12, 1966 in Oakland, CA. Robert graduated from Centerville H.S. in 1985 and entered the USAF. He worked at Team Industries as a Mfg. Engineer, Aerospace Division, in Murphy, NC. He was a happy guy with a sense of humor and...
Nancy Young
Apr 22, 2021
Nancy Young, age 84 of Dayton, passed away April 22, 2021. She was born April 5, 1937 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Curtis and Ila Lovely. In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her son, Kevin Warren; and brothers: John and Tim Lovely.Nancy is survived by her sons: Jerry Warren (Valerie), Mark Warren (Theresa) and...
Austin David Gordon
Apr 22, 2021
Austin David Gordon "Kiid Austiin" age 22, of Riverside, passed away April 22, 2021. He was born August 20, 1998 in Dayton, Ohio. Austin was preceded in death by his great-grandparents: Virginia and Howard Gordon and Billie Abney.Austin is survived by his mother and step-father: Jennifer and Shaune Wells; grandparents: David and Shirley Gordon; great-grandfather, Art Abney; sisters: Chloe Barker...
Minnie P. West
Apr 22, 2021
Minnie P. West, age 94 of Kettering, passed away Thursday, April 22, 2021. She was born December 26, 1926 in Portersburg, Kentucky to the late Reuben B. and Dora Proffitt.Left to cherish Minnie's memory are her children: Brenda (Nelson) Wilson, Ron (Linda) West, Carol Reidenbach, John West, Nancy (Joe) Backus, and Sandra Hunter; grandchildren: Gary Wilson, Angela Aschenbrenner, Ja'Nice Long,...
David C. Rutan "Dave"
Apr 22, 2021
David C. Rutan, "Dave," age 80 of West Carrollton, passed away Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Dayspring Healthcare & Rehab. He was born July 10, 1940 in Dayton, Ohio the son of the late Leonard and Ruth Rutan.Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Rutan.Dave is survived by his fiancรฉ, Terry Walker; 3 daughters,...
Ron E. Ridinger
Apr 22, 2021
Ron Eugene Ridinger, 75, May 8, 1945 - April 22, 2021. He is preceded in death by mom Leoma, dad Eugene, son, Greg. Ron is survived by his wife of 40 years, Ginny, sister, Jan and husband, Jon Griffith. Jan's 5 children, Kelli, Tracy, Leslie, Jaimee, and Brad. Two stepsons, Patrick and wife Shari Brucken and Scott Brucken. Graduated Miamisburg...
Marilyn K. Hagstrom
Apr 22, 2021
Marilyn K. Hagstrom (12/18/1946 - 4/22/2021) passed away peacefully in her sleep. She is survived by her husband Richard and her three children Karen, Kevin, Kelly, their spouses and eight grandchildren. She lived her life serving the Lord. A celebration of life service will be held Tuesday, 4/27/2021, at Dayton First Church of the Nazarene, 7031 N. Main St., Dayton,...
Marybeth Jackson
Apr 21, 2021
MaryBeth Jackson, age 78 of Beavercreek, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021. She was born October 5, 1942 in Miami, Florida the daughter of Robert and Norma Spaeth.MaryBeth proudly served her country in the United States Air Force and was an advocate and avid member of the Women Veteran's of America Chapter 6 of Dayton for over 20 years. She...
Raymond V. Deck
Apr 21, 2021
Raymond V. Deck, age 86, of Dayton, went home to be with the Lord on April 21, 2021.He was born May 28, 1934, in Dayton, to Charles C. and Hattie M. Deck.He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Shelby Jean (Perkins) Deck; sisters, Erma Fread and Shirley Perkins; children, Denise (Randy) Chestnut and Mark (Audrey) Deck; grandchildren, Luke...
Walter R. Rowe Jr.
Apr 21, 2021
Walter Ray Rowe Jr., age 88 of New Carlisle, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at Vancrest Health Care Center. He was born August 24, 1932 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Walter and Loretta Rowe Sr.Left to cherish Walt's memory are his loving wife of nearly 50 years, Dorothy (Hill) Rowe: daughter, Loretta Haney; step-children: Marie (Mark) Snyder; Julius...
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